West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29
NEWS AND NOTES FOR WOMEN.

fottrd tullcs and colorcd blonde laccs
are fayorito fabrics for evening wear.
Miss Ellcrs NJ d., receives SIS. 600
Tor prescribing nice things for the Queen
of Corca
Brown aud white is still a favorite
con nation particularly for little chill
drcn's garments.
Rolled bands Of fur instead Of fat arc
the fashionable freak In trimming furs for
outer garments.
hclt clasps arc oftcncr used than
buckics, they being more convenient and
quite as effective
The newest lace pms arc OF oxidized
SILVER with m1untings Of antique, marine
and military subjects.
The use Of soutachc braid in two
widths Is very effective aud is seen on
costumes and garments.
Green velvet short wraps arc made
with string sleeves and are as stylish rs
anything in colored velvet.
woman, Mrs A. n. Holloway. has
been given five years contract TO clean
the streets Of Buffalo. y. Y.
Miss Mary b. Coleman is Register Of
Deeds Tor Clay county, m. One Of the
hrst women 20 hold such place
The tiny edge Of ostrich feather ruch.
ing which Is used on hats or bonnets is
becoming and makes a pretty face trim
ming.
tobclin blue is still ono Of the most
attractive colors Of the season and is
combined with almost any dark, rich
shade
Mss Annie Whitney, the sculptor. has
won high praise for her bronze statue
OF Lett Erikson. recently unveiled in
Boston.
Shirts ~ lace. sown lcngthwise with
ribbon between. alternating with bands
oil six embroidery, are stylish world
without end
lialf-s.ccvcs Of silk or moirc, longest
on the inside, nrc worn over full sleeves
al lace or close ones OF vclyct-and arc
abnormally ugly.
Lizzie Bel Sinclair OF Eycrittstown.
y. j., celebrated her twelfth birthday
recently by completing bed quilt that
contained li,2iO pieces
Puncesse gowns Of two fabrics have
the fronts Of the different materials. the
right tapping fir over the left, which
shows rs an undcr-waist.
Fancy stripes in velvcts make very
pretty pctiicoats Tor young girls, and at
any age they may be worn this season
day.
Except in ZEE, beads are giving pla-e
IN dress trimmings 90 metallic threads
which are used for appliqucs or other
emhroiderics, either alone or mixed with
cord.
The serpent ring IS most worn as tho
ancient symbol 81 eternity. A Jewel i'm
the head does not harm the Significance
and adds much 10 It's effect. An cmcr.
aid is effective
shot stockings are shown 10 wear with
evening gowns Some Of these hove
openwork stripes in relief, which run
from the foot 90 the ankle, then cross the
leg horizontally
Louis ana lady of aristo.ratic rear.
ing who was once famous for her wealth
and the number Of her slaves. now earns
few cents day by picking cotton on
the plantation that wss her own before
the war.
The parures and skirt decorations in
artificial flowers are very elegant aud be.
coming, and are imported in "a variety ~
beautiful trailing buds and blossoms. the
Jessamino being among the newest and
most graceful
Silken fabrics were never cheaper than
az present, and being light BOZ weirhtaud
comparatively durable. 30 is littla wonder
II they continue 90 aumc. the majority
particularly as this be- fashionable sfl
son fos six OF an kinds
Passemcuteric iu which there b.
metal thread b. very stylish and can b..
nade into q very appropriate trimming
Tor IN outer jacket or dres. TRIMMING,
either. To comes ln sets f1r vest. collar.
and cuts and sometimes rcycrs.
At o church entertainment bra wash
ingt0n recently, boxes % iug. heou were
soid io The young men. aHd in each box
was the card of some young woman who
Was pre- cot De- purchasers were SUM-
posed not go Know what names were Ina
The boxes ihey bought and each was es
pccicd o. share hI- luncheon with the
girl whose name Dee found i the box
one of the moss prominent and g.
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